Fine Cell Work
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Rebuilding the lives of people in prison with the transformative power of needlework.
Joined July 2009
Mood boards for the Juliet Cushion from our Design & Commission Lead Charlotte's sketch book… 📝 Testing out fabric / thread combos & exploring ways to capture the essence of parrot tulip & Peony 🌷 Shop now:
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Through a combination of chain, stem and split stitch, French knots and couching, our lovingly stitched Juliet Cushion has been brought to life by Fine Cell Work’s most advanced stitchers 🪡. It's selling fast, so get yours while you can!:
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe speaking to @cathynewman about the moment she was arrested in Iran at our 'In Conversation' event on Tuesday evening at St John's Waterloo. The full conversation is now available to watch via our website: #nazaninzaghariratcliffe
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A romantic interlude – introducing the Juliet Hand-Embroidered Linen Cushion 🌹. The Juliet Cushion is the first flourish of a floral-themed collection rooted in the rich seam of beautiful, botanical paintings. Shop this romantic, dreamlike design now:
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For those who missed out on tickets for our event last night, a video recording of the conversation between Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe & @cathynewman is now available to purchase on our website: #prisonrehabilitation #prisoncharity #socialenterprise
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If you've read our latest blog post you'll know that #OpenTheGate graduate, Lennox, is planning to set up his own online business selling lavender bags & cushions. Head over to our blog now to read about Lennox's journey:
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Lennox stitched with Fine Cell Work while he was in prison, then joined Open The Gate a few months after his release. Two years on, and on the cusp of graduation, he took the time to share his own unique story with us. Read about Lennox's journey:
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Following the success of last year's Studio Sale, we're opening our doors once more to give our supporters the opportunity to explore & shop our stitchers' beautiful work up close & in person 🛍️. More info to follow shortly. Watch this space... 👀
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Powerful images created by Laurence Ellis & Riccardo Maria Chiacchio will be exhibited next week as part of our event, “Dealing with the reality of imprisonment” – Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in conversation with @cathynewman. Join the waitlist:
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Here is a quote from one of the stitchers who will be joining the Q&A alongside Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe & @cathynewman at our event on February 4. The interest in this event has been unprecedented, but join the waitlist here:
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“This cushion is too good to be true, the embroidery is just stunning - I'm just looking at it in disbelief! Fine Cell Work standards are so high you only ever get PURRFECTION!!” ~ Shirley, Fine Cell Work customer. Shop now:
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This is a quote from one of the Fine Cell Work stitchers who will be joining the Q&A alongside Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and @cathynewman at our event on Feb 4. The interest in this event has been unprecedented, but join the waitlist here:
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🤝We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees 🤝 The new Treasurer will help to steer the strategic direction & governance of the charity, as it focuses on the deployment of the business plan, charitable development & social enterprise.
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Winter Sale -- LAST CHANCE to shop, with final reductions ⏰️! We don't want you to miss out on our Winter Sale, which ends this coming Sunday, 26th January at midnight. Shop now: #wintersale #embroidery #needlepoint #quilt #handmadegifts
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We’re delighted that @cathynewman will be joining us at our first event of 2025, where she will be in conversation with Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on Feb 4. The interest in this event has been unprecedented, but join the waitlist here: Photo credit: ITN
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Sewing treasured pieces of fabric helped Nazanin survive her Iranian prison ordeal. Nazanin recently visited our Battersea hub & shared stories with FCW apprentices. She will continue the conversation alongside @cathynewman on Feb 4. 📸: Longford Trust
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"Dealing with the reality of imprisonment": Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in conversation with @cathynewman. The interest in what will be our first event of 2025 has been unprecedented, but you can join the waitlist here: More info to follow...
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Our #OpenTheGate apprentices will be taking part in @libertylondon’s Patchwork Collective project & we’re looking for donations of @libertyfabrics Tana Lawn or Lasenby Cotton. Please DM us asap if you can help 🙏! #libertylondon #libertyfabric #tanalawn #libertytanalawn
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Our annual Stitcher Awards are a way of recognising the incredible work undertaken by our stitchers 🪡💫. In 2024, we gave out 202 awards and bonuses across multiple categories. To find out more head over to the blog:
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